Before you proceed with surgery you should be aware that there are several medications that you need to discontinue before surgery. Pradaxa (Dabigatran).
(Pradaxa). Surgery with low/mod risk of bleeding: CrCl 50: discontinue Stop 7-10 days before surgery. Resume after procedure or surgery when the
Thus, Pradaxa needs to be discontinued earlier before surgeries, such as 2 or more days before surgery (see table). As to when to stop
For pediatric patients, discontinue PRADAXA Capsules 24 hours before an elective surgery Stopping PRADAXA increases your risk of having a stroke.
Elective surgery If possible, Pradaxa should be discontinued at least 24 hours before invasive or surgical procedures. In patients at higher risk of bleeding or in major surgery where complete haemostasis may be required consider stopping Pradaxa 2 4 days before surgery. Clearance of dabigatran in patients with renal insufficiency may
Temporarily discontinue PRADAXA before invasive or surgical procedures 2.8 Discontinuation for Surgery and Other Interventions. If possible, discontinue
When excessive PRADAXA exposure is identified in patients at high risk of consider stopping PRADAXA 2-4 days before surgery. (For discontinuation
Table 2: Discontinuation rules before invasive or surgical procedures Stop Pradaxa before elective surgery. High risk of bleeding or major surgery.
For CrCl ≥50 mL/min, start warfarin 3 days before discontinuing PRADAXA. taking PRADAXA again after your surgery or procedure. If you have to stop
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you could have made the before surgery part a but more spicier, to reinforce Jess's intentions a bit more explicit.